Most Popular Baby Names of November 2023!
Welcome to our monthly roundup of the most popular baby names! As we approach the end of 2023, let's take a look at the names that have captured the hearts of parents in November. From timeless classics to unique new entries, our list showcases a diverse range of names that reflect current trends and cultural influences.
Whether you're expecting a new addition to your family or just curious about naming trends, our comprehensive list offers a fascinating glimpse into the names that are resonating with parents today. Let’s dive in and explore the names that are defining November 2023!
Girl Names
Last month, girl names range from the beautifully classic to the charmingly modern. Names like 'Aaliyah' and 'Kailani' offer a blend of elegance and contemporary style, making them popular choices for new parents.
- Aaliyah - High exalted
- Kailani - sea and sky
- Triana - Triana \t-ria-na\ as a girl's name.
The baby name Triana sounds like Trina, Teriana and Toriana. Other similar baby names are Ariana, Briana, Iriana and Oriana.
- Destiny - Certain fortune; Fate; The mythological Greek god of fate
- Emily - Hardworking
- Shruti - Shruti \sh-ru-ti\ as a girl's name.
The baby name Shruti sounds like Sharity, Chariti, Sharita, Shardei, Shardai, Sherita and Shirit. Other similar baby names are Shanti, Berti, Shura, Berrti, Shonta, Shaunta, Sheri, Sherai, Christi, Trudi, Marti, Shari, Serita, Sarita, Shadi, Shadai, Shante, Shandi, Shanta, Shantai, Sherri, Shasta, Shaunte, Shiri and Sherli.
- Ritika - Ritika \r(i)-ti-ka\ as a girl's name.
Similar baby names are Gitika, Rita, Rivka, Rieka, Riecka, Rika, Ritta, Ritsa, Rifka, Ronika, Sitka, Ricka and Vitka.
- Ha'ani - Day. Variants include Aani Haane Haani Ha''ane and Haani
- Ayah - Miracle.
- Sana - brilliant; praise
- Lainey - Sun ray
- Armani - Faith
- Serenity - serene, calm
- Amelia - Industrious; Striving
- Aletta - Beautiful dressed; Small winged one
- Ananya - Matchless
- Tita - Tita \t(i)-ta\ as a girl's name. Feminine form of Titus or Tito. Also possibly derived from Spanish diminutives such as Martita.
Tita has 2 variant forms: Teeta and Tyta.
For more information, see also the related name Titania.
Baby names that sound like Tita are Dita, Tate, Taitt, Tait, Tati, Tada, Theta and Thida.
- Aubrey - Rules with elf-wisdom
- Felicia - Great happiness
- Natalie - Born at Christmas
- Jianna - Jianna \ji(an)-na\ as a girl's name is a variant of Jiana (American). See for meaning of Jianna.
The baby name Jianna sounds like Gianna, Joanna, Janna, Jinna and Jeanna. Other similar baby names are Lianna, Cianna, Dianna, Kianna, Rianna, Sianna, Tianna and Vianna.
- Millie - Mild; Power
- Jinx - A charm; spell
- Anjali - Offering
- Mia - Mine
- December - December \d(e)-ce-mber\ as a girl's name.
The baby name December sounds like Decembra.
- Stephanie - Crowned in victory
- Astra - Like a star
- Sanjana - Sanjana \s(a)-nja-na, san-jana\ as a girl's name.
Similar baby names are Santana, Sarajane and Sonja.
- Camila - Free-born; Noble
- Ayesha - Woman; Life
- Madhuri - Sweet girl
- Angelina - Angel
- Maya - Bitter
- Aayesha - The prophet Muhammad's wife
- Ailyn - Ailyn \a(i)-lyn, ail-yn\ as a girl's name is a variant of Aileen (Norman). See for meaning of Ailyn.
The baby name Ailyn sounds like Aislyn and Allyn. Other similar baby names are Arlyn, Adelyn, Adalyn, Aidan, Aiden, Ailani, Aillin, Ailie, Ailli, Ailey, Ailene, Ailee, Aila, Aili, Ailsa, Ailse, Ailis, Aislynn, Allyna, Ally, Alys, Allys, Alyne, Alyna, Allyne, Alya, Allynn, Aalya, Ayn, Anwyn, Arlynn, Arlyne, Arlen, Arlan, Arwyn, Ayslyn, Ashlyn, Avlynn, Avelyn, Cailyn, Calyn, Delyn, Eilin, Elyn, Ellyn, Airin, Glyn, Jalyn, Jolyn, Kalyn, Kailyn and Valyn.
- Jade - precious stone
- Azy - Precious
- Bee - Bee \bee\ as a girl's name. Diminutive of Beatrice (Latin) "voyager (through life); blessed"; variant of Bea. Also the name of an obscure seventh-century English saint. There is an English village called Saint Bees.
Baby names that sound like Bee are Beea, Bao, Bay, Beah, Bo and Beau. Other similar baby names are Bel, Lee, Bebe, Bet, Bev, Bree, Cee, Dee, Fee and Ree.
- Akeira - Bright; smart; morning sun
- Salma - Swahili and Muslim name meaning peace safety.
- Carmela - Golden; garden, orchard
- Heidi - Noble
- Alaia - Sublime.; sublime
- Savannah - From the open plain
- Aaliya - rising, ascending
- Livia - Olive tree
- Mai - May
- Sharon - From the land of Sharon; a fertile plain
- Hafsa - Hafsa \ha(f)-sa\ as a girl's name is of Arabic origin. Name of a seventh-century person chosen, after Muhammad's death, to be the keeper of the first written copy of the Koran.
Hafsa has 2 variant forms: Hafsah and Hafza.
Baby names that sound like Hafsa are Hefzia and Hephzia.
- Asha - Woman; Life; Alive
- Ally - Fair; Beautiful
- Aure - Breeze; Soft-air
- Rae - Doe
- Kehlani - Sea and Sky
- Mari - Flower
- Sky - Sky \s-ky\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Sky), is a variant of Skye (English). See for meaning of Sky.
The baby name Sky sounds like Suky, Skie, Soki, Sokey and Sukey. Other similar baby names are Aki, Kay, Cay, Gay, Sal, Sam, San, Sib, Skyla, Sofy, Suzy, Susy and Sue.
- Astrid - Star
- Eliora - God is light; God is my light
- Aya - Bird
- Sherlyn - Sherlyn \sh(e)-rl-yn, sher-lyn\ as a girl's name.
The baby name Sherlyn sounds like Cherlyn, Sherylyn, Sherilyn, Sharlyn, Sherlynn, Sheralyn and Shirlyn. Other similar baby names are Sheryn and Sherryn.
- Kia - Kia \kia\ as a girl's name is pronounced KEE-uh. It is of American origin. Short form of Kiana and Kiara.
Kia has 1 variant form: Kiah.
Baby names that sound like Kia are Gia and Kaia.
- Nailah - Success
- Kason - Kason \k(a)-son\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Kason), is a variant of Carson (Scottish, Gaelic). See for meaning of Kason.
The baby name Kason sounds like Cason and Casen. Other similar baby names are Karson, Karon and Mason.
- Aruna - Dawn
- Nya - lustrous; goal, purpose
- Charlie - Petite; Feminine
- Chantelle - Singer; candle; stone
- Kalin - Keeper of the keys
- Kira - lord
- Katelyn - Pure
- Kadee - The prophet Muhammad's wife
- Dua - Dua \dua\ as a girl's name.
The baby name Dua sounds like Dea, Da-, Dai, Dee, Day, Daya, De-, Di, Tea and Doe. Other similar baby names are Duna and Dusa.
- Kendra - Understanding; Knowledge
- Kriti - A work of art
- Bora - foreigner
- Aaralyn - With song
- Naomi - Pleasant; pleasant
- Ruby - the red gemstone
- Pragati - Progress
- Ladiva - Ladiva \l(a)-di-va\ as a girl's name.
The baby name Ladiva sounds like Latifa, Latifah, Latavia, Latiffa and Lateifa. Other similar baby names are Adiva, Ediva, Godiva, Latina, Lydia, Lidija, Lidia, Liva and Lada.
- Sunny - Cheerful; sunshine; happy, cheerful temperament
- Wanda - A sandhill
- Pragya - Wisdom
- Carina - Pure
- Ishani - desire
- Carmen - Fruit Garden; garden, orchard
- Jaya - victorious
- Tala - Wolf
- Gladys - Gladys \g-lad-ys, gl(a)-dys\ as a girl's name is pronounced GLAD-iss. It is of Welsh origin. Variant of Claudia (Latin) "lame". The name was used in several Edwardian romantic novels. Singer Gladys Knight.
Gladys has 8 variant forms: Glad, Gladdis, Gladdys, Gladi, Gladis, Gladyss, Gwladys and Gwyladyss.
For more information, see also related names Carys and Nerys.
A baby name that sounds like Gladys is Kalidas.
- Nyla - Champion; Feminine form of Nyles, from Neil.
- Cameron - Bent nose
- Keliana - Keliana \k(e)-lia-na\ as a girl's name.
The baby name Keliana sounds like Galiana, Giliana, Kalana, Kalina, Keilana, Kellan, Kellina, Kelianne and Kolina. Other similar baby names are Keriana and Keiana.
- Adore - a gift; beloved; adored
- Janae - God has answered
- Viona - Viona \vi(o)-na\ as a girl's name is a variant of Vianna (English). See for meaning of Viona.
The baby name Viona sounds like Vina, Fiona and Viana. Other similar baby names are Riona, Diona, Kiona, Tiona, Virna and Viola.
- Alfie - elf or magical counsel
- Rayleen - Rayleen \ra(y)-leen\ as a girl's name is a variant of Rayann (English). See for meaning of Rayleen.
The baby name Rayleen sounds like Raeleen, Raylene, Rayleine, Raylynn and Rolleen. Other similar baby names are Cayleen, Gayleen, Jayleen, Kayleen and Mayleen.
- Varsha - Rain
- Sheena - God's gift
Boy Names
For boys, this month's popular names include both strong, classic choices and newer, trendier picks. Names like 'Karter' and 'Ray' continue to show their timeless appeal, while 'Raine' offers a more modern twist.
- Karter - Unknown
- Ray - Counselor
- Raine - Raine \ra(i)-ne\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Raine), is a variant of Raines (English). See for meaning of Raine.
The baby name Raine sounds like Rayne, Rain and Rane. Other similar baby names are Kaine, Caine, Daine, Faine, Gaine, Laine, Paine, Rainer, Rains, Raice and Zaine.
- Jackson - Unknown
- Alfie - Wise counsel
- Devon - From Devon
- Kaeya - Unknown
- Jay - Healer
- Ezrah - Unknown
- Yuan - Unknown
- Zachary - Unknown
- Dacian - Unknown
- Tarun - Unknown
- Sammy - Unknown
- Burgess - Unknown
- Del - Surname; of the
- Ariel - lion of God
- Christopher - Unknown
- Marley - From the marsh valley; meadow near the lake
- Jameson - Unknown
- Layton - Unknown
- Zay - Unknown
- Rafe - Unknown
- Aaron - Unknown
- Zero - Unknown
- Suman - Unknown
- Mayank - Unknown
- Brian - Unknown
- Rio - River
- Lokesh - Unknown
- Tony - highly praiseworthy. Abbreviation of Anthony and its variants used since medieval times as an independent name.
- Elijah - Unknown
- Waylon - Unknown
- Darren - Unknown
- Keanu - Unknown
- Daijon - Unknown
- Leon - Unknown
- Rohan - Unknown
- Nate - Unknown
- Daniel - Unknown
- Taylor - Tailor. Surname.
- Gianni - Unknown
- Eamon - Unknown
- Westin - Unknown
- Kinsley - Unknown
- Pendaran - Unknown
- Ivan - Unknown
- Julian - Unknown
- Maximus - Unknown
- Kian - Unknown
- Frederick - Unknown
- Vincent - Unknown
- Tommy - twin
- Kimmy - Chief
- Rocky - Unknown
- Conan - Unknown
- Ojo - Unknown
- Hyde - Unknown
- Asad - Unknown
- Arjay - Unknown
- Paisley - Paisley \pa(is)-ley\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Paisley), is of Scottish origin. Place name: an industrial town west of Glasgow, Scotland. The name has been given to a pattern on fabric, since shawls with that pattern were made in the town in the 18th century.
Baby names that sound like Paisley are Bailey and Paley. Other similar baby names are Presley, Risley and Wrisley.
- Eshan - Unknown
- Javon - Unknown
- Day - Bright town; day
- Kingston - Unknown
- Rae - Doe
- Yasser - Unknown
- Nick - Unknown
- Aeary - Unknown
- Avery - Ruler of the elves
- Lance - Unknown
- Orion - Unknown
- Yasir - Unknown
- Imran - Unknown
- Bae - Unknown
- Rosie - Field of roses
- Truman - Unknown
- Phoenix - Mystical bird; Purple; dark red
- Abhinav - Unknown
- Yoshi - Unknown
- Isaiah - Unknown
- Mackenzie - Son of the wise leader
- Ronin - Unknown
- Blakely - From the dark meadow; dark meadow; pale meadow
- Baruch - Unknown
- Ebenezer - Unknown
- Amiri - Unknown
- Zen - Unknown
- Beck - From the brook
- Derry - Great lover; An ancient hero
- Sadiq - Unknown
- Hudson - Unknown
- Savyon - Unknown
- Kaelan - Unknown
- Hale - Hero; Army ruler; hero; from the hall
- Rick - Unknown
- Vivek - Unknown
- Harley - From the hare's meadow; hare meadow; the long field
- Kevin - Unknown
- Dylan - Sea God; Son of the waves; son of the sea
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Unisex Names
Unisex names are increasingly popular, reflecting a growing desire for gender-neutral naming options. Names like 'Mila', 'Kari', and 'Adelais' offer versatility and a modern feel, appealing to a wide range of parents.
- Mila - Merciful
- Adelais - Noble
- Kari - Smoke
- Kai - Fort
- Gail - Lively
- Rayne - Wise leader
- Emery - Brave; Powerful; home strength
- Rylee - English Meadow. Variant of Riley.
- Kaye - rejoice; happy, rejoice
- Skye - Refers to the Scottish Isle of Skye: a nature name referring to the sky.
- Ardis - Eagle valley
- Ira - Descendant ; full-grown; watchful
- Merle - Falcon
- Azrael - helped by God
- Bronwyn - Son of Brown; Son of the dark-skinned one
- Emory - Brave; Powerful; home strength
- Roselyn - Red haired
- Zariah - helped by God
- Marion - Bitter
- Lee - Healer
- Hazel - headland with the hazel trees
- Locke - Lives by tbe stronghold
- Lorin - From the place of laurel trees; Honor; Victory
- Ceri - Ceri \ce-ri\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Ceri), is pronounced kerry. It is of Welsh origin. Of uncertain origin.
Baby names that sound like Ceri are Ciro and Zero. Other similar baby names are Deri and Feri.
- Shan - old, wise
- Rene - Strong Counselor-ruler
- Rai - Doe
- Dyre - Dear Heart
- Mercer - Merchant; storekeeper
- Brann - Raven
- Ali - God; high, exalted
- Anan - fourth-born son
- Jayden - Heard by God.
- Saige - healing herb
- Tassa - Abbreviation of Natasha - the Russian form of the English Natalie Born at Christmas.
- Tiernan - Regal
- Tarryn - Tarryn \t(a)-rr-yn\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Tarryn), is a variant of Terron. See for origin and meaning of Tarryn.
The baby name Tarryn sounds like Darryn, Tarrin, Terryn, Tarron, Tarren and Tarran. Other similar baby names are Aaryn, Aarron, Barron, Barren, Carwyn, Daryn, Darron, Darrin, Darryl, Darry, Darren, Darran, Darryen, Darryan, Darwyn, Farron, Farrin, Farren, Farran, Garron, Garrin, Garren, Garran, Garwyn, Jaryn, Jarron, Jarrin, Jarren, Jarran, Larron, Larrin, Larren, Larran, Taran, Taren, Tarrant, Tarrent, Tarun, Taroun, Taroon, Terry, Tarrenz, Terran, Terrin, Terryl, Teryn, Taron, Tarin, Torran, Torry, Torrin, Warren and Warrin.
- Shawn - From the shady grove
- Jacy - Beautiful
- Modestus - modest, moderate, humble
- Lorette - The laurel tree; Sweet bay tree; Honor; Victory
- Anwar - Moorish name meaning lustrious bright shiny.
- Abey - Peaceful; Handsom; Vital; Father of Many; breath, vapour; father of a multitude (of nations); high father
- Celestine - heavenly
- Dorian - Descendant of Dorus
- Abbe - Father
- Abida - God knows
- Haley - Ingenious; hay meadow; ingenious, clever
- Toby - Abbreviation of the Hebrew name Tobiah meaning Jah is good.
- Makenna - abundance
- Dru - Manly; Valiant; Courageous
- Esme - esteemed
- Eva - God is gracious; born of yew; youth
- Malin - Little warrior; little strong warrior
- Lin - Dwells by the torrent
- Niko - People's victory
- True - Disciple; Loyal; true
- Rian - Little king; king
- Rae - Doe
- Percy - Pierces
- Tait - Cheerful
- Thao - courtesy
- Vanya - God is gracious
- Mika - Gift from God
- Laine - Narrow road; path, roadway
- Heike - home ruler
- Jeno - well-born, noble
- Carmeli - orchard;, garden; orchard, garden
- Adan - Created by God; earth; fire
- Alun - Alun \a-lun\ as a boy's name is of Welsh origin. An ancient Welsh name, indirectly related to Alan, of which it is now generally taken to be the Welsh equivalent. It is borne by the character Alun of Dyfed in the "Mabinogi". It is also the name of a river and a regional name in Wales, sometimes called Alyn. Alun became popular after it was used as a bardic name by John Blackwell (19th century).
Baby names that sound like Alun are Alon, Alin, Alen and Aluin. Other similar baby names are Arun and Aluf.
- Brooks - Son of Brooke
- Asa - doctor, healer
- Carmen - song
- Dixie - Dick's son
- Kalin - Kalin \k(a)-lin\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Kalin), is a variant of Kaelan (Gaelic). See for meaning of Kalin.
The baby name Kalin sounds like Galin, Kalen, Kalan and Kaelin. Other similar baby names are Kain, Kalvin, Katlin, Jalin, Kadin, Kalil, Karlin, Malin, Nalin and Talin.
- Isa - laughter; salvation of God; the Lord helps me
- Kris - Christ bearer
- Tun - Success
- Shade - singer
- Perry - Pear tree
- Perri - Wanderer
- Rane - Strong counselor
- Tonya - Feminine form of Anthony
- Mallory - Ill fated; unlucky
- Nichelle - Unknown
- Dorie - Place name
- Faye - raven
- Carrie - Dear; Pleasant stream
- Adrian - Rich; Wealthy
- Bert - Bright; Famous; illustrious
- Bailey - Bailiff; Fortification; Able
- Arie - lion, eagle; lion of God; the best of all
- Aren - Eagle
- Daffy - beloved
- Daryl - Beloved
- Lavinia - From the alder grove; Spring-like
- Lindy - linden tree mountain; Lincoln's marsh; island of linden trees; linden tree hill
- Jayde - Jayde \ja(y)-de\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Jayde), is a variant of Jade (Spanish). See for meaning of Jayde.
The baby name Jayde sounds like Jaide, Jaydee and Wayde. Other similar baby names are Kayde, Jayce, Jayme, Jayden and Jaye.
- Kerwin - Dark skinned
- Ulu - Wolf ruler
As we wrap up this year, it's clear that the names on our list reflect a wide range of inspirations, from traditional roots to modern creativity. Whether you're drawn to classic names or seeking something unique, our monthly baby names roundup offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration. Keep an eye on these trends as we move into the new year, and who knows, you might find the perfect name for your little one!
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